Align it. Simplify it. Order it. Place it on axis with it. Remove the barrier between the interior and the exterior of it. Repeat it. Repeat it. Refer to that thing that someone else did to it sometime before in Norway, probably. Establish a datum line through it. Make a half-hearted and somewhat esoteric reference to the context in which … Read More
How many architects does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
How many architects does it take to screw in a lightbulb? 21. Apparently the answer is 21. One to sketch out the concept; One to model it in Revit; One to question the concept… “Does it have to screw?”; One to write an addendum informing the contractors; One to find the spec section and ASTM standards for screwability; One … Read More
Not in my neighborhood
The following is an excerpt from my neighborhood list serve: …………………… From: Traditional Home <xxxxxxx[at]aol[dot]com> To: Modern House <xxxxxxx[at]squarespace[dot]com> Cc: ‘CityHall’ <info[at]nimby[dot]gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 1:05 PM Subject: Re: Suggestions for your facade Dear Modern Home, l realize that your home design across the street from me may be a commentary on the current state of … Read More
Wishing you an even more awesome 2014
Hi Guys, First of all THANK YOU! I just wanted to take a minute and say thank you to all of you for making 2013 the best year ever for me here at Coffee with an Architect (you can imagine me typing this from my secluded evil liar headquarters perched over a majestic cliff edge, at least that’s how I … Read More
Some reasons Santa Claus is probably an architect
Santa Claus is probably an Architect, assuming you can overlook the red suit.
Merry Christmas from the Architects
It’s possible that I’m experiencing a small amount of Christmas spirit. Mostly because of the ghost of Christmas future just showed me Le Corbusier’s grave. I think he designed it himself and it completely freaked me out. I’ve learned my lesson spirit! I will keep the spirit of Christmas in my heart all year long. Starting now. Someone fetch me … Read More
So, things seem to be going well
I take a month off and this is what happens? It seems like everywhere I look lately someone is taking shots at the profession. Apparently we are trying to melt people and cars with our concave skyscraper designs while frying eggs on the sidewalk (See exhibit A). Although clearly we were just kidding about that, because all of our … Read More
On Architects And Budgets
Most projects experience a budget crisis at one point or another. However, no self-respecting architect would ever shut down the project over a simple disagreement over the proper allocation of the clients finances. No. Architects do not let a small obstacle like money stand in the way of creativity. No. In fact, most of us would see this as a … Read More
Design like you are nine years old
Do you remember when design was fun? When the thought of resolving the intricate puzzle of a building was exhilarating? Me either. But, I need to find that place again. That place where I stand with the wide-eyed wonder of a child before the possibilities, instead of slouching into the office with the weight of someone else’s world on my … Read More
Evil Lairs
New plan. From now on I will ONLY design evil lairs. Because all the best architecture is designed for the evil. My work will have moats, and concrete, and glass and steel. I will design 16-story one-bedroom homes, with helipads, and lots of electronics. There will be a retractable roof, maybe lasers. I will completely ignore the building code, … Read More
Design means doing what I say
Occasionally I read an article that I completely agree with. I nod my head, check an imaginary box somewhere in my cerebellum that’s labeled “see what I mean” and retweet that article. This article actually: “Great design = getting people to do what you want.”, by Seth Godin Then I go to bed. At 2:32 am, I wake up and … Read More
Who’s an Architect? Doctor Who
I’m going to step right out on a limb and just go ahead and say what we’ve all been thinking. Doctor Who… is TOTALLY an Architect.
Don’t believe me? Well, I’ve been reviewing the evidence (mostly on Netflix, but somewhat on BBC America) and I think I’m on pretty solid ground with this theory. Although I’m still on season 7, so…maybe things will change in season 8. Maybe they’ll replace the current Doctor with a gruff melancholy overly thin and haggard white guy with an accent and visions of grandeur and a chip on his shoulder, which, actually, would also be a very Architect-y thing to do. Does Peter Capaldi have male pattern baldness? No… well… maybe he’ll ditch the bowtie for black-rimmed round glasses. *fingers-crossed*
Either way,
DOCTOR WHO? TOTALLY an Architect.
Well, I can come up with at least 9 examples of the similarities: